Indian Express - June 19, 2009
The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, is working to develop transgenic varieties of mangoes and bananas that will take longer than usual to ripen. The aim is to increase the shelf life of these fruits and, thus, cut down on their wastage during transportation.“India produces 45 million tonnes of fruits every year but 30 to 50 per cent is lost to post-harvest deterioration. NBRI is researching how to delay fruit ripening and, ... read more...
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